Business

Identifying and Avoiding Counterfeit Devices

Aesthetic clinic founder Vanessa Brown-Ofoedu discusses the implications of counterfeit devices and how to avoid purchasing one The UK aesthetics sector is entering a critical phase of regulatory transition; however, this sector growth has significantly outpaced regulation. As a result, …

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Understanding the Importance of Strong Governance in Clinics

Governance and compliance specialist Tracy Green explains why strong governance is the unseen driver of safe, profitable and high-performing aesthetic clinics Governance rarely feels urgent – until something goes wrong. In medical aesthetics, where much of the sector remains unregulated …

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Driving Retention Through Structured Consultations

Dr Alison Colville explores how a structured, four-phase consultation approach can improve patient outcomes and long-term retention The medical aesthetics landscape has shifted rapidly, with non-surgical treatments now dominating global demand.¹ Almost 38 million aesthetic procedures were performed worldwide in …

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Current Challenges Facing Aesthetic Practitioners

Managing director Yogeeta Bawa reflects on the challenges affecting aesthetic practitioners in light of the mentoring discussions at Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE) The aesthetics speciality continues to expand at a pace, attracting a growing number of newly qualified practitioners …

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Spotting Vulnerable GLP-1 patients

Psychologist Kimberley Cairns proposes a cognitively informed GLP-1 approach for aesthetic practice Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have reshaped discussions around weight, identity and appearance. In UK aesthetic practice, clinicians are increasingly seeing patients whose bodies, and sometimes decision-making, are …

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Exploring Key Themes Across The Aesthetics Specialty

The Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE) 2026 orchestrated an exclusive, invite-only Round Table series The Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE) debuted its first-ever Round Table series at the Business Design Centre on March 14-15, bringing together leading professionals to take …

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Exploring Key Trends with Specialty Figures

The Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE) 2026 hosted The Candid Trends Panel, offering key insights and practical advice Held on Saturday, March 14 at the Business Design Centre in London, The Candid Trends Panel was chaired by Alice Hart-Davis, aesthetic …

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Involving Medical Aestheticians Within Multi-Disciplinary Practice

Specialist aesthetic business consultant Amanda Elbourn explores how clinics can utilise medical aestheticians to support aesthetic services As consumer demand for device-led and skin-focused interventions continues to grow, aesthetic clinics are reassessing workforce models, governance and service delivery. As such, …

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Converting Leads for Clinic Growth

Sales director Adam Smith shares how aesthetic clinics can improve lead management and convert enquiries Aesthetic clinics do not have a lead problem; they have a lead handling problem. Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and sales engagement …

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